Holy Food

by Christina Ward
Holy Food
  • ISBN-13: 9781934170861
  • Author(s): Christina Ward
  • Subject: Cookery / food & drink etc
  • Publisher: Process
  • Imprint: Process
  • Publication Date: 14-11-2013
  • Format: p/b

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Holy Food looks at how the explosion of new religious movements since the Great Awakening birthed a cottage industry of food fads that gained mainstream acceptance. Ward skillfully navigates between her vast cookbook collection, academic texts and interviews to make sharp observations and new insights in this highly readable journey through the American kitchen. Included are examples of rare cookbooks, interviews and updated versions of holy recipes weaved together with a lively narrative.
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Holy Food looks at how the explosion of new religious movements since the Great Awakening birthed a cottage industry of food fads that gained mainstream acceptance. Ward skillfully navigates between her vast cookbook collection, academic texts and interviews to make sharp observations and new insights in this highly readable journey through the American kitchen. Included are examples of rare cookbooks, interviews and updated versions of holy recipes weaved together with a lively narrative.

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